Why Hollywood loves cop stories
The past and future of Hollywood’s love affair with law enforcement. And, the symbolism of clothes on Capitol Hill this week.
June 12, 202034m 22s
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Show Notes
Alyssa Rosenberg on 100 years of police in pop culture and why we need to rethink cop stories on TV. And, fashion critic Robin Givhan on the symbolism of clothing on Capitol Hill this week.
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